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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,228.56, 40,348.83 and 17,127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,228.56, 40,348.83 and 17,127.36 is: 23,643.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,228.56 : 40,348.83 = 17,127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,228.56/40,348.83 = 17,127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,228.56x = 40,348.83 × 17,127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,228.56x = 691,068,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,068,936.99/29,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,643.62

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